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    Understand discrete optimization for solving combinatorial problems. Learn to apply optimization techniques in operations research and computer science.

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      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Client Services, Target Audience, Persona Development, Social Media, Project Management, Web Content, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Google Analytics, Expectation Management

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Virtual Machines, User Provisioning, Automation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Process Optimization, Compliance Training, System Monitoring

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology

      Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Blockchain, Consumer Lending, Financial Regulations, Financial Services, Payment Processing, Portfolio Management, Digital Assets, Mobile Banking, Financial Market, Investment Management, Emerging Technologies, Investments, Lending and Underwriting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Insurance, Credit/Debit Card Processing, Finance, Asset Management, Return On Investment

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      UiPath

      Introduction to agentic automation

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Agentic systems, Process Optimization, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Accountability, Decision Making

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Cryptography, Numerical Analysis, Computational Logic, Applied Mathematics, Programming Principles, Encryption, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Program Development, Design Strategies, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Python Programming

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      Coursera

      YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Live Streaming, Video Production, Drive Engagement, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Production Schedule, Relationship Building, Scheduling

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      Stanford University

      Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Calculus, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, General Mathematics

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Gmail, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Microsoft Outlook, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Data Mapping, Data Entry, Organizational Skills

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      YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Customer Insights, Trend Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SkillsBooster Academy

      Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Keyword Research, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Business Process Automation, Generative AI Agents, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Marketing, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Social Media Marketing, Automation, Business Management, Business, Market Trend

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Digital Signal Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Image Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Electronics, Computer Hardware, Numerical Analysis, Real Time Data, Applied Mathematics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Algorithms, Electronics Engineering, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Technical Standard

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      University of Michigan

      AI for Design and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Design Strategies, Machine Learning, Design Thinking, Technical Design, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Algorithms

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular discrete optimization courses

    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
    • Azure CloudOps: Automating Infrastructure & Cost Control: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to agentic automation: UiPath
    • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • YouTube Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University
    • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
    • YouTube Analytics: Optimize Performance: Coursera
    • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy

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